Long cargo dwell times is no longer hampering Kenya’s competitiveness in the air cargo and sea cargo business in the region.Transporters say that while the Kenya government has invested heavily in upgrading its ports, particularly Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA),and Suswa Interna cargo port and changing its inventory policies are making the country increase its competitive edge to East african countries. […]

Kenya seeks to cash in on the transshipment cargo business with the launch of the Lamu port targeting several island states along the Indian Ocean for freight connection. Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) acting managing director Rashid Salim says the new port will be instrumental in transshipment business as the facility positions itself as a major hub in sub-Saharan Africa. At a depth of 17.5 metres, Lamu port will become the largest harbour in sub-Saharan Africa once all the 32 berths are completed. "This port is going to be a game-changer in the region, it will play a key role in handling the cargo that is destined to other countries, directly competing with the port of Durban in South Africa," said Mr Salim. The port will handle larger ships that at the moment cannot dock at the Mombasa port, which has a depth of 15 metres.. […]

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